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Introduction to the M.S. in Industrial Pharmacy

The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in Industrial Pharmacy is a unique, non-thesis program designed for B.S. graduates in chemical engineering, pharmacy, biology, or chemistry who are looking to launch a career in the pharmaceutical industry. This program offers both fundamental and applied knowledge in industrial pharmacy, equipping students with the skills to thrive in this fast-paced field.

About the Program

In the first year, all students follow a core curriculum that lays a strong foundation in the key principles of industrial pharmacy. In the second year, students choose between two specialized tracks:

• Regulatory Sciences: This track prepares students for careers in regulatory affairs or quality assurance, giving them the expertise to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Product Development and Manufacturing: This track focuses on formulation development, process development, manufacturing, or quality control, providing the hands-on skills necessary to innovate in drug production and ensure quality standards are met.

Additionally, all students will take part in a Special Projects course, where they tackle real-world projects with tight deadlinesjust like in the industry. This experience prepares students to hit the ground running in their career, whether theyre pursuing regulatory roles or developing the next breakthrough pharmaceutical products.

Program Information

Degree

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Emphases

Industrial Pharmacy

Required Credit Hours

30 - 36 Hours

Program Type

Master's Program

Program Location

Oxford

School

School of Pharmacy

Duration

2 - 3 Years

Industrial Pharmacy Program Details

Degree Requirements

A Masters of Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in Industrial Pharmacy requires students to complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework and 6 project hours.

Course Requirements

• Core Courses:
  1. Applied Pharmacokinetics (Phar 760)
  2. Graduate Student Survival Strategies (BMS 601) or Research Ethics (GRAD 600)
  3. Statistics and Experimental Design (Bisc 504 or PH 626)
  4. Product Development (Phar 749)
  5. Formulation Development (Phar 650)
  6. Advanced Pharmaceutics (Phar 741)
  7. One or two courses in Chemical Engineering and/or Chemistry & Biochemistry, depending on course availability:
  8. Surfactant Science and Applications (Ch E 547)
  9. Introduction to Polymer Science (Ch E 543)
  10. Colloid Surface Science (Ch E 545)
  11. Coating Materials Processing and Applications (Ch E 597)
  12. Principals of Physical Chemistry I (Chem 535)
  13. Physical Biochemistry (Chem 534)
• Elective Courses (at least 2):
  1. Analytical Pharmaceutics (Phar 735)
  2. Applied Pharmaceutics (Phar 750)
  3. Stability of Pharmaceutical Systems (Phar 744)
  4. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Phar 658)
  5. Problems in Pharmaceutics (Phar 541)
  6. Regulatory Science I (Phar 651)
  7. Regulatory Science II (Phar 652)
  8. One or two courses in Chemical Engineering and/or Chemistry & Biochemistry, depending on course availability:
  9. Surfactant Science and Applications (Ch E 547)
  10. Introduction to Polymer Science (Ch E 543)
  11. Colloid Surface Science (Ch E 545)
  12. Coating Materials Processing and Applications (Ch E 597)
  13. Principals of Physical Chemistry I (Chem 535)
  14. Physical Biochemistry (Chem 534)

Seminar Requirements

Students are required to register for Seminar in Current Pharmaceutical Topics (PHAR 543 or PHAR 544) every semester. No more than 1 seminar hour can be used toward the 27 minimum total credit hours.

Other Academic Requirements

The M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis in industrial pharmacy does not require the completion of a thesis or an examination process. Students will complete 6 hours of special projects that complement ongoing research in the department instead of a thesis project.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the graduate program in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery is open to superior students with a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related area. A B average or better in undergraduate coursework is required for consideration for admission. Admission is competitive, so it is unlikely that all students meeting the minimum requirements will be admitted.

Application Deadline

The deadline for application submission is April 1 (rolling) for Fall admission and October 1 (rolling) for Spring admission.

English Proficiency

International applicants also must submit an English Proficiency Test score. To be considered for full-standing admission, the applicant needs to submit scores of at least 79 on the TOEFL (ibt) or six on the IELTS.

Letters of Recommendation and Statement of Purpose

Two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose are used to evaluate candidates.

Industrial Pharmacy Research

As a graduate student in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, you'll engage in groundbreaking research on drug delivery systems. With access to cutting-edge tools and faculty expertise, you'll be prepared to contribute to the future of pharmaceutical sciences.

Additional Information

The School of Pharmacy is home to internationally-recognized research centers and has a strong publication record, with 307 publications authored by School of Pharmacy researchers in 2023.